Milk
Synopsis
Forty-five-year-old Adrian has been living with his mother Lucy and running their Wiltshire dairy farm all his adult life. When Lucy unexpectedly dies of a heart attack, a rogue's gallery of family members show up at the farm to argue over the execution of Ruth's will. The one object that everyone seems to want, and several people try to steal, is Ruth's valuable Modigliani painting. In the midst of all this confusion over Ruth's death, a mysterious visitor named Ilaria inserts herself onto the scene and has a surprising effect on those gathered.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Brookfield
- Screenplay & Story
- William Brookfield
- Original Score
- Jools Holland
- Original Title
- Milk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Brookfield
William Brookfield
Jools Holland
Peter Hannan
Peter Hollywood
Miles Donnelly, George Duffield, Meg Thomson, Paul Trijbits
Department Leadership Roster
William Brookfield
Director
William Brookfield
Writer
George Duffield
Producer
Meg Thomson
Producer
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Laurence Dorman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Milk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Milk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Milk about?
Forty-five-year-old Adrian has been living with his mother Lucy and running their Wiltshire dairy farm all his adult life. When Lucy unexpectedly dies of a heart attack, a rogue's gallery of family members show up at the farm to argue over the execution of Ruth's will. The one object that everyone seems to want, and several people try to steal, is Ruth's valuable Modigliani painting. In the midst of all this confusion over Ruth's death, a mysterious visitor named Ilaria inserts herself onto the scene and has a surprising effect on those gathered.
Who directed Milk?
Milk was directed by William Brookfield.
Who stars in Milk?
The principal cast of Milk includes Francesca Annis, James Fleet, Dawn French, Lesley Manville, Phyllida Law.
When was Milk released and how long is it?
Milk was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Milk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Milk was composed by Jools Holland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Milk?
Milk holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).